Business Brief
Street Cranexpress is a family-run, innovative British business with 50 years' experience in the lifting equipment sector.
The Service we offer include maintenance, breakdowns, repair, modernisation, and certification of lift equipment. At its core, Street Cranexpress is a customer service company, and we pride ourselves on the ability to keep the UK factories productive, no matter the industry.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to become a part of our growing engineering operations team, offering a full-time inspector role.
The LOLER Inspector is responsible for carrying out statutory thorough examinations of lifting equipment and lifting accessories in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and other relevant health and safety legislation. The role ensures that all lifting equipment is safe to use, compliant with legal standards, and properly maintained, providing assurance to the employer and users.
Duties of the Role
* Conduct thorough examinations of lifting equipment, such as cranes, hoists, slings, chains, and other lifting accessories, in accordance with LOLER and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations).
* Perform regular and ad-hoc inspections to identify potential defects or safety issues.
* Prepare detailed and accurate inspection reports, including assessments of equipment safety and compliance.
* To record your findings on our bespoke XpressView digital software.
* Travel to customer sites to carry out inspections, which may involve working in challenging environments or at height.
* Ensure site is left in a safe condition & tidy at the end of each shift.
* Help customers manage and stay organised with their lifting equipment assets.
* Carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment.
* Proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, swing jibs and basic installations.
* Lodge away maybe required dependant on job and location.
* Overtime and weekend working maybe required dependant on job and location.
* Willingness to undergo security clearance if required.
Skills Required
* LEEA Certification or equivalent.
* Strong knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and associated regulations.
* Experience inspecting lifting equipment in maintenance, service, repair, or working with lifting equipment is preferred.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Competent IT Skills.
* Must be able to work on your own, as part of the Service Department or lead a team of engineers depending on the nature of the jobs, duration, and location.
* Be self-motivated, responsible, prepared to travel throughout the UK and be expected to work some unsociable hours.
What We Offer
* 40 Hours a week, Full Time Employment
* Competitive Commission scheme
* 33 Holidays (including bank holidays)
* Free Holiday on your Birthday
* 5 and 10 year Long Service Awards
* Uniform, van, fuel card and all required PPE provided
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* 2 x basic wage death in service benefit
* Opportunities for development
* Private on-site gym facilities
* Westfield Health
* Eye Test Vouchers
* Access to Reward Gateway (discount platform)
* Employee of the month award
* Recommend a friend bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.18-£18.85 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: On the road